The signature dish of Spanish cuisine, paella features saffron rice slow-cooked in broth with chicken, chorizo and seafood for a different taste and texture in every bite. A whole bulb of roasted garlic in the center makes for a powerful built-in condiment.

This recipe comes from chef Mark McEwan’s wife, Roxanne. She learned how to make it from her sister, who learned it from her Italian mother-in-law. The simple sauce is made from a just a few ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion and fresh basil.

This British gastro-pub favorite is an easy one-dish main that uses handy pantry staples to delicious effect. Brimming with baked beans and a quick homemade sharp cheddar sauce, this comforting and filling “meal in a jacket” is as delicious as it is nutritious.